7 Small But Powerful New Years Resolutions For 2019
Think small and set achievable goals for a more sustainable way to sticking to your resolutions, here are 7 ideas for a healthier 2019!
All About Gout – What Is It, Symptoms and Genetics
The first symptom of gout is usually pain and swelling in the big toe. Find out what is gout, its symptoms and how your genes may play a role.
Fatty Liver Disease, Too Much Fat In Your Liver!
Fatty liver disease refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver. Having a small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, however too much fat in your liver can lead to long term liver damage.
Genetics and Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an acquired disease of the macula characterized by progressive visual impairment because of late-onset neurodegeneration of the photoreceptor-retinal pigment epithelial complex. AMD is a disease of the retina which accounts for 8.7% of blindness worldwide and is the leading cause of visual impairment in […]
How Does Our DNA Contribute To Diabetes
In the previous post, we explored how our genes could influence the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that there are many other diseases and conditions that are affected by our DNA as well? What is Diabetes Diabetes occurs when your system is not able to transport glucose out of the blood stream […]
Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to have Alzheimer’s disease? Have you ever been in a situation when the teacher called out to you to answer a question, but you don’t have an answer? Do you remember that feeling of shame and embarrassment? Now imagine feeling constantly frustrated and embarrassed for forgetting […]
Introduction to Genetics and DNA
Recently, we spoke to Dr Ng Zhi Xiang about how our genes may be responsible for certain diseases. With more than 10 years of experience in research, Dr Ng is an expert in linking genetics to diseases. From our conversation with Dr Ng, it seems obvious that genetics are indeed responsible for many of the […]
Advanx Health Selected For Accenture Healthtech Innovation Challenge In Tokyo
We are very proud to announce that we are selected to participate in the Accenture Healthtech Innovation Challenge Regional Event. This event will be held in Tokyo, Japan on the 1st of November 2018. We will take this opportunity to showcase how we combine genetic information and lifestyle information to: Provide accurate and reliable health […]
Why Are We Not As Hairy As Chewbacca?
What differentiates us from Chewbacca the Wookie? Other than the fact that Chewbacca is a fictional character, we might not have been that different from the Wookies. Long ago, before we evolved, some scientists theorised that humans used to have more hair on our body than we do now. Why do we have lesser hair […]
Migraines and Genetics
Are migraines a common occurrence that we have no control over? To this day, scientists are still researching everything they can about migraines, from what causes them to how they happen. Scientist believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role in causing migraines. Migraines are believed to be hereditary, which means that if […]